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A master's job is
never done, it lives on through the ages.
The annual Installation of Officers was held on December 17, 1988 and after Lodge was closed a good time was enjoyed by all with light refreshments in the dining hall.
At the January stated meeting it was reported that there was one table and 23 folding chairs missing from the Lodge. Security measures were going to have to be increased. Also it was decided to deposit $500.00 for a bulk mail permit with the Post Master of Clovis.
On January 20th Bro. Horace W. Jenckes, Past Master of Clovis Lodge, passed away. Worshipful Brother Jenckes served as Master in 1952. Kind words spoken were," He will surely be missed by all that knew him and he was a very active member of Clovis Lodge."
In March it was moved and seconded that Clovis Lodge join the Masonic Service Bureau of Central California. In June it was announced by Bro. Carl Smith PM that at a meeting between Ponderosa Lodge 700 and Clovis Lodge 417, Ponderosa Lodge had made a proposal to but into the Clovis Lodge building.
At the September stated meeting it was reported that a new roof was being installed and that it would be completed soon.
On October 16th Bro. Max M. Wilson, Past Master of Clovis Lodge, passed away along with his wife when the two were killed in an auto accident. Kind words spoken were," Bro. Max served this Lodge faithfully for many years and will be truly missed by those who he left behind."
On October 20th the Grand Lodge of California opened in Clovis Lodge for the purpose of the laying of 2 cornerstones at Valley Oak and Gettysburg Elementary Schools. The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Mason's Sam Pavlovich officiated. Most Worshipful Brother Pavlovich is a Past Master ond Past District Inspector of the 293rd Masonic District.
At the annual Roll Call dinner there were 2 25-year pins presented. Also the membership total as of December 31. 1989 was 482 down from the previous year of 524.
Brother James "Jake" Marshall is still a very active member of Clovis Lodge at this time, that is when he's not putting his roof back on after some freak storm. :) hehehe He and his wife, Mary Grace, are big supporters of Clovis Lodge and their input and guidance helps the newer line officers tremendously.
The Brethren lost in this year were Bro's. Horace W. Jenckes Sr. PM, Hershel Romain Flanagan, Roy Benjamin Cowden, Robert Caballero, Floyd D. Thornton, Jack Summers Young, Albert Charles O'Connell, Howard Eathea Hunter, Millard Armono Rose, Paul E. Richey PM Chateau Thierey Lodge 569, Jacob A. Ringer, Max. M. Wilson PM, Charles Otho Harris, Wilbur Lewis Wann 61.5 year member and J. F. Hamilton.
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